Video Summary
Sharon Stone experienced a vivid near-death episode: ascending through a white light, seeing deceased friends, and encountering five luminous orbs that told her to remain alive.
The orbs communicated in a perceived 'digital language' and agreed to stay with her and protect her child while she continued her destiny.
Stone survived a life-threatening vascular brain injury that required a nine-hour surgery and 25 years of rehabilitation to relearn reading, speech, and motor skills.
She links heightened pattern recognition and synesthesia (activated after her stroke) to forms of intuitive or psychic sensitivity.
Stone reflects on fame’s dark side after Basic Instinct, the importance of energetic boundaries, and how gratitude and awe supported her recovery and creativity.
She said she traveled rapidly up through a brilliant white light, saw deceased friends, and met five luminous orbs that spoke in a digital-like language and told her she was meant to stay alive.
A vascular brain injury led to a nine-hour surgery and decades of rehabilitation: relearning reading, speech, and motor skills, reshaping her perspective and creative practice.
She suggests that what people call psychic phenomena can stem from exceptionally high pattern recognition—an enhanced sensitivity to information and subtle cues she’s experienced since childhood.
Stone says exploring dark characters is part of her craft, but warns about attracting negative influences; she emphasizes energetic boundaries, gratitude, and returning to 'the light' for protection.
"I nearly died. I was traveling very quickly up through this very bright white light."
Sharon Stone shares a vivid recollection of her near-death experience, where she describes ascending through a brilliant white light and encountering deceased friends. She reflects on the beauty of the experience, highlighting the momentary sense of peace before being advised by five orbs to return to life.
The orbs conveyed a message about her destiny, stating, "You're supposed to stay, but your destiny requires that we stay with you." This indicates a higher calling that she felt compelled to fulfill.
"When I had 'Basic Instinct,' I was very young and inexperienced. I opened some dark doors."
Stone discusses her experiences after starring in 'Basic Instinct,' noting that fame attracted negative forces that she described as dark and troublesome. She emphasizes the danger of engaging with these darker aspects of life, suggesting that allure shouldn't overshadow one's well-being.
She credits the light she encountered during her near-death experience as the force that ultimately saved her from these dark influences.
"I'm really good at playing characters that lived because I can channel them."
Stone reveals her unique acting abilities, stating that she draws upon a belief in a higher power to channel characters, allowing her to connect more deeply with her performances.
This belief in a higher consciousness helps her navigate both her career and personal life, positioning her experiences as opportunities for growth and understanding.
"I grew up in a town that was so small that kids drove their tractors to school."
Stone describes her unconventional upbringing in a rural environment, emphasizing her precociousness and intellect from an early age. This unique background fueled her desire to learn and explore beyond the norms of her small town.
She recalls life events such as hunting and gardening, expressing how these factors shaped her perspective on life and societal norms surrounding nature and animal rights.
"I was just highly observant."
Stone discusses her parenting experiences, particularly the challenges she faced with one of her adopted children who exhibited extraordinary behaviors. She connects her child's behavior to the heightened sensitivity she recognized in herself as a child.
This observation leads to her reflections on intelligence and the ways it manifests, noting how it often comes with the responsibility to navigate a complex world.
"My dad was really on his own. He went to work and raised money and bought that home back."
Sharon Stone reveals her father's surprising lineage, tracing it back to royalty as a descendant of King Hugh and Queen Nora, founders of France. This information came to light after his passing, emphasizing a hidden heritage her father was unaware of.
Her father, Joseph William Stone III, faced early adversity, losing his family in a tragic oil well explosion. Funds from the disaster were withheld from his mother due to gender biases, leading to his placement in a foster home at a young age.
Growing up, Sharon lived with her aunt and grandmother in a large, somewhat run-down mansion during school breaks. These experiences not only shaped her upbringing but also provided her with a unique perspective on life, marked by the eccentric nature of her relatives.
Stone acknowledges the potential for a book exploring her upbringing, highlighting how her father's royal heritage intertwined with their unconventional lifestyle.
"I think that's mostly high pattern recognition."
Stone discusses her exceptional mind and the realization of her unique cognitive processes from a young age. A key moment was her memorization of Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabelle Lee" in second grade, which garnered shock from her teacher.
She speculates about her heightened observational skills and pattern recognition abilities, reflecting on how these traits may have been interpreted as psychic phenomena by others.
Stone suggests that high pattern recognition might be the core of what people perceive as psychic abilities, raising questions about whether people can access knowledge without prior experience or pattern recognition.
The conversation delves into the intersection of spirituality, science, and the way different fields might be describing the same underlying truth, stressing the importance of open-mindedness in understanding reality.
"I do have a belief in a higher power, and do I know what that is? No."
The speaker reflects on their journey of understanding love and spirituality, highlighting the challenges faced in trying to approach life expansively with love.
They identify as a Buddhist, explaining that Buddhism is a philosophy rather than a religion, allowing for a broader interpretation of spirituality.
There is an appreciation for the unknown, which fosters openness to diverse experiences and connections with the world around them. The speaker mentions that anything could potentially be a source of communication from a higher power, emphasizing the beauty of natural elements like air and water.
"There's also a lot of hard science now on having that element of awe and wonder."
The speaker discusses the significance of feeling awe and wonder in heart and spirit, suggesting that a lack of appreciation leads to emotional numbness.
They argue that wonder propels emotion and energy within our lives, countering an overly analytical mindset that detracts from the appreciation of the intricacies of existence, such as the craftsmanship behind a simple table or the communication among trees in a forest.
"I came off two of the medications that I was on. I decided that's enough of that."
The speaker shares their journey of overcoming a significant health crisis where they had a slim chance of survival after a stroke—recalling fluctuating states of recovery.
They decided to go off several medications they had been prescribed for over two decades, despite warnings from others about the impossibility of achieving this.
This decision was inspired by their children who are sober, leading the speaker to explore the possibility of being medication-free in a society largely driven by pharmaceuticals.
"It’s clear that you were attacked, and it’s a felony."
The speaker recounts the discovery of physical evidence of past trauma that was attributed to an attack, which had occurred a decade earlier without their knowledge.
They experienced long-term consequences from this trauma, clouded by a lack of awareness about the events that led to their injuries.
The revelation of this medical history illustrates the ongoing struggles with identity and reputation, as the speaker discusses the unfounded accusations and mischaracterizations by others during their recovery process.
"I woke up and thought I had a stroke, but my husband hung up on me repeatedly and didn’t come home for days."
"This doctor said to me, 'You have evidence that you were attacked, and we have to report it.'"
"These five orbs presented themselves to me, and they sort of talked to me in a digital language."
"They said, 'You're supposed to stay,' and I can only stay if two of you will stay with my son."
"I felt like I was myself five or six years old."
"What are you coming back to? You're coming back to this chaos of not understanding what your physical reality is."
"I woke up and they were wheeling me to exploratory brain surgery without my knowledge or consent."
"You're going to exploratory brain surgery."
"I want to know all the ways that this can be addressed."
"There's nothing more painful than blood going where it's not supposed to be."
"What was supposed to be like a 45-minute check ended up being a 9-hour brain surgery."
"Yes, this has been the work of your life."
"What has been guiding you? Is it spiritual? Is it whatever protection these orbs were giving you?"
The speaker reflects on the connection between artistic expression and spiritual guidance, questioning the influences that shape individual creativity.
They discuss their upbringing in a communal environment where cooperation is essential for survival, highlighting the importance of mutual support in rural communities.
"I didn't understand the power of my position, and the bounce back that would happen."
The speaker shares a personal experience from the George Bush Jr. administration, where they expressed their opinion about the presidency, not realizing the weight of their words.
Becoming a public figure, especially after appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone, brought unexpected repercussions, including invasive security checks and a significant impact on their career.
"You have a vocation, he has a job. Do something that really matters to you."
In a heartfelt conversation with Willie Nelson, the speaker is encouraged to pursue their passion and purpose outside of acting, emphasizing the long-term nature of one's vocation over temporary positions.
They reflect on the importance of self-identity and the pursuit of meaningful endeavors while waiting for opportunities in their acting career.
"I'm prepared to accept my purpose and my destiny. I am not afraid."
The speaker expresses a newfound acceptance of their life's purpose, mentioning a shift in their perspective as their children grow into adulthood.
Discussing their role as a parent, they emphasize the importance of raising strong and independent children, highlighting the support of godparents who provide additional stability in their lives.
"We have scientific proof of that. They've made movies about it."
The speaker touches upon the concept of the soul and life after death, referencing scientific studies that have attempted to measure or weigh the soul.
They draw on their past experiences working with at-risk youth, underlining the significance of giving these individuals a second chance at life and the healing process involved in their recovery journeys.
"No one's ever touched your soul. That's yours and yours alone."
Sharon Stone emphasizes the importance of helping young girls who have experienced abuse to recognize their inherent value by identifying their soul. She encourages them to explore the size and color of their soul as a means to reinforce their individuality.
Stone reassures them that their soul is untouched by any harm that may have been inflicted on their bodies or minds, reinforcing the idea that it belongs solely to them.
She shares that recognizing and reclaiming one’s soul is essential for healing from abusive relationships, stating that doing so can help individuals reconnect their body, mind, and spirit.
"I think that there's certainly more than three dimensions."
Stone recounts a personal story of having survived lightning strikes as a child, describing how these experiences have shaped her understanding of life and consciousness.
She mentions a belief in universal consciousness, noting that she felt supported through prayer during a significant health crisis.
Stone discusses her perspective on the multiple dimensions of existence and how she believes that past experiences have contributed to her survival and current understanding of life.
"Some of the deepest experiences I've ever had are simply eye contact."
Stone reflects on the significance of energetic communication and human connection, suggesting that acts like shaking hands and maintaining eye contact are rooted in deep, primal exchanges of energy.
She believes that these interactions are essential for understanding each other on a deeper level, as they allow for a form of communication that transcends words.
Stone advocates for the practice of looking into each other’s eyes as a means of fostering connection and intimacy, highlighting how it can lead to profound shared experiences.
"Sometimes it takes extraordinary experiences to place them practically."
The discussion centers on an individual's experience with kundalini rising, illustrating how one can feel energetic phenomena without prior exposure to yogic teachings. This highlights the idea that we often lack the words to describe profound experiences until they occur.
Increased sensitivity is key when exploring concepts of awe and gratitude, which allows individuals to imagine and connect to other planes of existence.
The notion of acting ties back to this sensitivity, as actors often access deep emotional ranges that many people do not, leading to the ability to direct their consciousness toward experiences that have yet to unfold.
"If you're a light, that's going to come around."
The conversation delves into the duality of light and darkness, suggesting that one must first understand their own darkness to achieve balance. This understanding doesn’t diminish the significance of one's personal struggles.
Engaging with complex characters in acting can be a terrifying yet liberating process, offering actors a chance to explore the darker aspects of the human experience without real-life consequences.
The dialogue emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's core self while embodying characters, as becoming too porous can lead to attracting negative influences.
"You don't give compassion to people who get up every day and choose a bad path."
A crucial distinction is made regarding compassion, stating that it should be reserved for those genuinely lost or wounded, not for individuals who continuously make harmful choices.
The speaker recalls personal experiences of feeling poorly impacted by the negativity of others, highlighting the learnings derived from these encounters.
The importance of setting boundaries is stressed, suggesting that detachment and observation can be healthier responses to individuals who do not choose a better path. This perspective emphasizes the necessity of self-protection while still embracing one's inner light.
“I learned it the super hard way while standing on a gurney, having someone ready to cut the top of my head off.”
Mayim discusses the vital lesson of setting boundaries, especially in creative and emotional endeavors. She emphasizes that managing one's energy and emotional responses is crucial, particularly in challenging roles.
Reflecting on her experiences with darker themes in film, such as in "Basic Instinct" and "Casino," she explains how she learned to control her feelings while still engaging deeply with the work.
“I am a super professional. I am not difficult.”
Mayim addresses the term "difficult actress," explaining that it is often unjustly attributed to women who do not conform to societal expectations regarding their sexuality.
She asserts that her professionalism stems from her choice to reserve intimacy for those she genuinely cares about, challenging the stigma that comes with being discerning in personal relationships.
“I haven’t been a girlfriend in a long time... I've had good luck and bad luck and no luck at all.”
In this segment, she shares her experiences with past relationships, indicating a long period of celibacy. Mayim reveals that at this stage in her life, she seeks companionship and meaningful connections over casual relationships.
As her children have grown, her focus has shifted toward finding a partner who aligns with her emotional needs and desires.
“You're going to be one of the most famous people on the planet... but you will be alone.”
Mayim recounts interactions with two psychics who predicted her future fame while also foreshadowing a potential loneliness in her romantic life.
This prediction highlights the complex interplay between public success and personal fulfillment, suggesting that while she may achieve significant acclaim, deep emotional connections may elude her for a long time.
“I feel you are a piece of my puzzle.”
In conversation, Mayim expresses a deep connection with her guest, indicating a sense of familiarity and shared understanding that transcends their current relationship.
This connection suggests the existence of meaningful ties that may arise from shared experiences, reflecting on the notion of soul connections and their impact on one's life journey.
"It's a sensitivity to other information, other realms."
In a conversation about psychic abilities, one participant expresses that the term "psychic" carries a misleading association. Instead, they describe it as a heightened sensitivity to various forms of information and realms that may not be visible to the average person.
They highlight that human perception is limited by the capabilities of the human eye, suggesting that after experiencing a stroke, one individual began to see more colors and phenomena than others. This shift not only included visual perception but also an enhanced synesthetic experience where colors seemed to have sound.
"Your brain changed."
One participant shares their experience of significant changes in brain function following a medical incident, noting their intention to utilize parts of their brain that typically remain dormant.
They suggest that individuals who do not engage in verbal communication may possess different abilities, such as telepathy, because their mental space is less occupied by conventional communication, potentially allowing for deeper exploration of other brain functions.
"67 is the numerical value of the word 'bina,' which means intuition or understanding."
The conversation transitions into the realm of numerology, with a reference to the number 67, which holds significance in Jewish numerology as it represents intuition and understanding.
This insight underscores the connection between numbers and the intuitive sense that people might experience.
"I wrote a book called 'The Beauty of Living Twice.'"
Sharon Stone shares her current endeavors, including working on a new fictional book about nuns and the mafia, which is nearing completion and needs an editor and publisher.
She also discusses her passion for art, mentioning that her artwork is available for sale and invites people to visit her studio, where she expresses the emotional aspect of her creative process and its correlation to her acting.
"This part was a master class in energetic boundaries and understanding energy."
The discussion delves into the importance of energetic boundaries and how individuals interpret and sense energy around them. It raises questions about the human experiences of feeling unseen energies or pressures, often only acknowledged when explored by well-known figures like Stone.
Participants reflect on the universality of such experiences, implying that these feelings resonate with many, even if they do not publicly discuss them.
"To think about the impact of that movie..."
The conversation shifts to discussing the role of celebrities in critiquing societal norms and government behavior, using Sharon Stone's past comments as an example.
Participants remark on how Stone, despite receiving backlash for her outspoken views, courageously expresses her opinions, particularly when addressing significant events during her career, highlighting the broader implications of celebrity influence in public discourse.
"When we are in this room, there's no box."
The conversation highlights the dynamic nature of interactions, suggesting that participants should embrace spontaneity rather than sticking rigidly to preconceived notions or expectations.
There is an analogy made comparing people to shapes—specifically mentioning a "cube inside a sphere"—indicating that while individuals have structured personalities, they can adapt and roll with unexpected situations.
The discussion emphasizes the importance of maintaining an open mind during exchanges, even when faced with surprises or unplanned topics.
"We're aliens channeling psychics."
Humor is employed through unexpected references, including fencing and aliens, which adds a playful tone to the conversation and illustrates creativity in thought.
The speakers leverage metaphors and humor to engage the audience, showcasing how humor can facilitate discussions on multifaceted subjects in a lighthearted manner.
This approach underscores the concept that discussions can be both entertaining and profound while connecting to various cultural themes.
"For more of Sharon, make sure to check out the latest season of Euphoria on HBO Max."
The conversation transitions to updates on Sharon Stone's professional ventures, noting her involvement in popular shows and collaborations, suggesting that she remains an active figure in the entertainment industry.
Mentioning her work with notable personalities, like Mark Maron, serves to illustrate her continued relevance and versatility across different mediums such as television and arts.
The call to action to visit Substack for additional content reinforces the idea of maintaining engagement with the audience beyond the video format, offering bonuses and deeper insights into the episode's topics.
